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I'm Sorry to say...

As much of a chance that I've given it animal pump hasn't really done much for me. I hate to go outside the animal line because I have committed my self to these supplements. You guys at R&D really should know that your animal max protein that you discontinued was an excellent product! I loved that shit I was buying that stuff 2-3 cans at a time. I took it 2-3 times a day that was the last time I really handled any type of somewhat respectable poundages in my lifts.

I found some really old pictures...

As well as some really old training journals that I kept as a teenager. It's quite amazing how resilient a young body is. One of my leg workouts was extensions, squats, front squats, leg press and lunges all 5-7 sets each. Then I did lying thigh curls for 10-12 sets. At the time I think only the lying thigh curl machine was available. This was the only machine used for hammies. I followed that up with 5 sets of stiffies 15 reps each.

Maybe placebo...

When you're doing everything according to plan (food,training,hydration,rest,etc.) then supplementation is critical to your success. They do make a huge difference. That's when you can actually tell if what your using is either an inferior product or a superior product. And yes if your're in tune to how your body responds you can definitely tell the most subtle changes in formula. Especially when PED's are not in the equation you most certainly can.

When you're doing everything according to plan (food,training,hydration,rest,etc.) then supplementation is critical to your success. They do make a huge difference. That's when you can actually tell if what your using is either an inferior product or a superior product. And yes if your're in tune to how your body responds you can definitely tell the most subtle changes in formula. Especially when PED's are not in the equation you most certainly can.

Any injuries or strains to contend with? The biggest thing that I have experienced is the need to really pay attention to strains and let things heal/recover adequately and modulate the load appropriately. The ability to push has not diminished at all. But the need to temper that so as to not impede progress that's new for sure. Different type of discipline.

What's your solution ?

Originally Posted by Buckfever

Any injuries or strains to contend with? The biggest thing that I have experienced is the need to really pay attention to strains and let things heal/recover adequately and modulate the load appropriately. The ability to push has not diminished at all. But the need to temper that so as to not impede progress that's new for sure. Different type of discipline.

Buck-
Thanks for your input!

I've found ample recovery time is key in limiting the little, nagging,aches and pains associated with frequent lifting. Secondly, a thourough warm up prior to hitting it hard has become almost imperative for me to once again avoid the injury bug! Last but not least do not throw caution to the wind but your ego is another thing! Heavy has become a relative term to me, Buck. My brains desire and my bodies capabilities are no longer in sync. I'm in the process of determining middle ground. Thanks for the post.

As much of a chance that I've given it animal pump hasn't really done much for me. I hate to go outside the animal line because I have committed my self to these supplements. You guys at R&D really should know that your animal max protein that you discontinued was an excellent product! I loved that shit I was buying that stuff 2-3 cans at a time. I took it 2-3 times a day that was the last time I really handled any type of somewhat respectable poundages in my lifts.

We actually still make that protein, we converted it over to the Universal line several years ago, it's called Max Protien:

Words of wisdom from dr. Seuss ...

I can not see, I can not pee, I can not chew, I can not screw.
Oh my gosh what can I do!
My memory shrinks, my hearing stinks, no sense of smell, I look like hell.
My mood is bad can you tell!
My bodies drooping, I have trouble pooping.
The golden years have come at last.
THE GOLDEN YEARS CAN KISS MY ASS!

I don't know how I made it this far...

This forum never ceases to amaze me, there's never is a shortage of "expert" advice available. I recall when I first ventured off to train at a place other than my basement. I was very young and quite impressionable. As i made my way into the large,dank,musty room I must admit I was a bit intimidated by all the hulking physiques. As time passed I was exposed to a myriad of personlities. Some really nice people and some total assholes. None the less, I continued to workout, I got to know most by name and By this time basically knew who was full of shit and who I could rely on for sound training and nutritional information. I found that just because a guy had an 18" arm didn't necessarily make him the foremost authority on arm training. So there I was at the crossroads of my young bodybuilding career. Knowing damn well I had to get to the bottom of it all. CALIFORNIA was the answer! The "MECCA"! I had worked as a concrete laborer with my dad and with the money I had amassed over the summer months I had enough to go explore new horizons! So,
At the ripe old age of 17 I decided to take off to the west coast in search of true enlightenment. The end result, there were no secrets to be had at least not the ones that I can discuss on this forum. These guys were just as full of shit but with better tans! The only guy that gave me straight answers was a guy by the name of Kalman Skzalak. Thanks Kal!You made a difference. ... And all you guys have to do is sit behind a computer!

Gyms ain't what they used to be...

I long for the days when you could hear the iron clanging. I miss the feel of a "real" dumbbell. There i was sitting catching my breath in between exercises looking around and thought, shit just don't look like it used to. Rubber coated hexagon plates WTF! Rubber coated fucking DB's ala Fred Flintstone. Clumsy as shit once you get to the 100's. I cut my teeth on the equipment Joe Gold, George Turner, and Dan Howard built. Every machine, every pulley, every bench no detail was overlooked. These guys were geniuses. Even something as simple as a t-bar row bar was perfected. Gone are the true glory days. Welcome to the era of cookie cutter central!

Retired or not, there's this duty to clock in at the gym with the bar code key fob and go to work with the iron. You load it, lift it, you push it, pull it, rack it or drop it. You're your own boss; not some noob or some pro; whether near you or online. You make the equipment work for you; you've got your favorite bars; some fairly new, others so old with the DNA of lifters long before you ever saw a weight room. Some days, the iron gods shine on you (and it feels good); others, they really kick your ass (and it still feels good). Most days, it's a little of both. The iron is what you know, where you go, what you do.